Muscle and Bone Injuries, Mental Disorders Plagued U.S. Iraq War Vets
2014-07-09
Study followed 4,100 soldiers until four years after their return homeContinue Reading
Kids Still Getting Too Much ‘Screen Time’: CDC
2014-07-09
Nearly three-quarters of 12- to 15-year-olds spend 2 or more hours a day watching TV or on computerContinue Reading
Will You Be Obese? Look at Your Sisters, Brothers
2014-07-08
Study found older sibling’s obesity was strongest predictor for riskContinue Reading
Severe Obesity Cuts Up to 14 Years Off Life: Study
2014-07-08
As weight climbs, so do related deaths from heart disease, diabetes and cancer, researchers sayContinue Reading
Inactivity May Be Main Culprit in Obesity Epidemic: Study
2014-07-08
Sharp rise seen in number of Americans who didn’t exercise, while calorie intake stayed steadyContinue Reading
Teens Drawn to Heavily Advertised Alcohol Brands: Study
2014-07-08
Though ads are in compliance with law, researchers say findings suggest current regulations aren’t enoughContinue Reading
Home Nurse Visits May Improve Survival of Moms, Babies
2014-07-07
Deaths were far more common when poor women did not receive follow-up care, study findsContinue Reading
‘Practice Makes Perfect’ Genes May Be Key to Great Musicians
2014-07-07
Desire to devote long hours to your music may lie in your DNA, study suggestsContinue Reading
Many Obese Women Face Stigma Every Day, Study Finds
2014-07-07
Daily diaries documented snubs, insults and put-downsContinue Reading
Many Don’t Want to Be Alone With Their Thoughts
2014-07-03
Some people even preferred mild electric shocks to being in a quiet room by themselves, study findsContinue Reading
Researchers Discover How ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Affect the Brain
2014-07-03
MRIs showed brain activity that mirrored what’s seen in a dream-like stateContinue Reading
Hurricane Season Has Begun: Are You Ready?
2014-07-03
Hurricane Arthur serves as reminder to check emergency food, water and medical suppliesContinue Reading
Change Bad Habits Early, Save Your Heart Later
2014-07-03
Young adults who adopt healthier lifestyle can cut their heart disease risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
If You Can’t Stand the Heat . . .
2014-07-02
Health officials offer tips for coping with summer’s soaring tempsContinue Reading